Radon Advocacy
This timeline highlights key milestones in Lung Saskatchewan’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about radon and reduce its impact on lung health. From public education campaigns to policy advocacy and community partnerships, each step reflects a growing commitment to protecting residents from the risks of radon exposure in Saskatchewan homes.
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Summer 2025
Lung Saskatchewan is awarded a Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation grant to develop an innovative, web-based radon mapping tool, empowering residents with localized data to better understand and act on their radon risk.
2024 - Health Canada Program Wraps Up
Lung Sask successfully completes a three-year Health Canada–funded radon education program, reaching thousands of residents with life-saving awareness and empowering communities across the province to take action.

Winter 2024
Lung Saskatchewan announces a landmark 10-year partnership with the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation to begin radon testing in public housing, marking a critical step toward protecting vulnerable residents from this invisible health threat.

November 2024
At a powerful press conference, Lung Ambassadors Kerri Mossing, Christine Elliott, and Luana Hiebert shared their personal journeys with radon-induced lung cancer, putting a human face to the data and igniting public urgency around radon testing and prevention.

Fall 2023
Tackle Radon Season 4 saw an expansion of CFL players and Lung Health partners from BC Lung Foundation, AB Lung, and Manitoba Lung join Lung Saskatchewan in encouraging fans to test their home for radon.

2022
Lung Saskatchewan launches community-based Radon Lending Programs in partnership with Saskatoon Public Library and Palliser Regional Library, giving residents free access to radon detectors and removing barriers to testing.
2022 - Radon Advocacy Hits the Legislature
Lung Sask hosts a radon-focused MLA Reception at the Saskatchewan Legislature, engaging provincial leaders directly to elevate the urgency of indoor radon exposure and drive policy action to protect public health.

Fall 2022
Tackle Radon Season 4 launches with expanded reach across all four western provinces, leveraging CFL ambassadors to champion home radon testing and drive national momentum on this critical health issue.

Winter 2021
Ambassador Kerri Mossing courageously shares her journey with radon-induced lung cancer through the “My Radon Story” campaign, putting a human face to the risks and inspiring others across Saskatchewan to test their homes.

Fall 2020
The Tackle Radon campaign returns with CFL champions Adam Bighill and Andrew Greene, expanding its reach across Saskatchewan to empower more residents to test their homes and take action against radon.

Spring 2019
Lung Saskatchewan organized the 2019 CARST conference, uniting experts, advocates, and the public to advance awareness and action on radon testing and mitigation across the province.

Fall 2019
Lung Sask launches the Tackle Radon campaign with CFL star Adam Bighill, and Andrew Greene, harnessing the power of sport, mass media, and community engagement to drive home the urgent message: test your home for radon.

January 2020
Lung Saskatchewan introduces Radon Ambassador Kerri Mossing, a young mother and lung cancer survivor, whose powerful story helped personalize the invisible threat of radon and mobilize public awareness across the province.

November 2019
The Government of Saskatchewan officially declares November as Lung Month, amplifying radon awareness and lung health advocacy across the province with enhanced visibility and public engagement.

Spring 2015
The Take Action on Radon Saskatchewan Coalition was formed by the Lung Saskatchewan with the vision to reduce the risk of radon-related lung cancer through education, outreach, testing, and mitigation.

2013-2019 what did we do?
2013 - Radon Action Month Debuts
Lung Sask launches its first Radon Action Month campaign, marking the beginning of a province-wide effort to raise awareness about radon as a leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and encouraging more Saskatchewan residents to test their homes.

201?
Lung Saskatchewan partners with the Saskatchewan Research Council to enhance the scientific integrity and efficiency of radon test analysis, reinforcing public trust and accelerating access to results.